Exactly 500 years after its first publication by the great Venetian printing house Aldus Manutius, Francesco Colonna's weird, erotic, allegorical... Læs mere
Looks at the interaction between design and the requirements of patrons, follows the creative processes of architects, and discusses chronology, structural techniques, and stylistic developments.
In 1802, at the age of 26, Joseph Mallord William Turner became the youngest ever member of the Royal Academy.
A consistent undercurrent has been Britain's preference for the real world (landscape and portraiture) as against "high" art and abstraction. This is a survey of the personalities of British painting and an assessment of its latest flowering.
Presents a comprehensive history of ceramics from Islamic lands. This book provides a whole framework for the understanding and study of Islamic ceramics. It is of great interest to the general reader, as well as being a useful reference work for students and specialists.
Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating and baffling... Læs mere
An accessibly priced collection of work by one of the world’s most acclaimed illustrators.
A charming, lively and often amusing tour of the forgotten episodes and overlooked people and places of English history.
More than 100 photographs by Harry Cory Wright present the dramatic spaces and rich textures of the Barbican Centre, one of the most radical and visionary post-war buildings in Britain.
An introduction to the impressionist movement, highlighting the great artists, their masterpieces, and impressionism's enduring influence.
Packed with works that show how the continents rich array of craft traditions are being preserved and revived with an exciting contemporary twist, this book identifies the... Læs mere